Position at the Conservation Center, Chicago

Part-Time Paintings Conservator
The Conservation Center
Chicago, IL, USA

The Conservation Center in Chicago
<URL:http://www.theconservationcenter.com> is searching for a
Part-Time Paintings Conservator to assist the Paintings Department
on a project basis as needed.  The ideal candidate must have the
following: working knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of
painting conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to
carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; sound judgment;
the ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work
effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive
team member.

Qualifications:

    An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in
    paintings conservation preferred, or an advanced degree with
    comparable training and a minimum of 3-5 years post graduate
    experience

    Examination and treatment related to the comprehensive range of
    paintings that The Conservation Center treat on a regular basis,
    ranging from early European to Contemporary

    Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice

    Ability to provide written condition reports, treatment
    recommendations, and post-treatment reports a plus

    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as
    collaboratively with colleagues

    Strong communication skills

    Ability to adhere to deadlines

    Ability to multitask

    Ability to collaborate with and manage fellow department staff
    members to execute successful treatments

    Ability to perform the physical labor as required for specific
    treatments

    Ability to work in triage based situations

    Responsible for seeing projects through from start to completion

    Previous experience in private practice strongly preferred

    The position involves occasional travel

    Art handling, packing, and installation experience a plus

This is a part-time, contract position.  Compensation will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The Conservation
Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact
heather.b<-at->theconservationcenter<.>com.  Please submit a cover letter,
resume, salary history, and three professional references which
illustrate qualifications.


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